Hawaiian Kalua

Hawaiian Kalua

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Hawaiian Kalua Pig or Chicken with a Bounty of Sides

Embark on a culinary journey to the shores of Hawaii as we explore the vibrant flavors of Kalua Pig or Chicken, paired with an array of delectable sides. Traditionally cooked in an underground imu pit, Kalua is a beloved Hawaiian dish known for its succulent, smoky flavor and tender texture. But fear not, you don’t need to dig a hole in your backyard to enjoy this island favorite! In this recipe, we’ll show you just how easy it is to recreate the magic of Kalua in your own kitchen, using simple cooking methods that yield mouthwatering results. From tender shredded pork or chicken to an abundance of savory sides, get ready to savor the taste of Hawaii in every bite, all without breaking a sweat—or digging a hole. Let’s dive in and discover the secrets to mastering Kalua at home!

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Hawaiian Kalua Sliders
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Hawaiian Lomi Salmon
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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Hawaiian Kalua

Hawaiian Kalua

SpiceBreeze
Kalua, a traditional Hawaiian delicacy, offers a tantalizing blend of smoky flavors and tender meat, embodying the essence of island cuisine. This beloved dish, typically made with pork, undergoes a slow cooking process, resulting in succulent, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Whether prepared in the oven or the convenience of a slow cooker, Kalua promises a taste of Hawaii's rich culinary heritage, making it a delightful addition to any table.
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Hawaii
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 lb pork butt or chicken thighs [1]

Culinary Spice Kit

  • 1 pouch Smoked Alderwood sea salt, smoked paprika, Hawaiian black lava salt, garlic  

Suggested Sides

  • Hawaiian Coleslaw recipe
  • Hawaiian Macaroni Salad recipe
  • Hawaiian Lomi Salmon recipe
  • steamed vegetables for instance: cabbage or green beans
  • mixed salad of your choice with a lemon or vinegar dressing tips
  • grilled pineapple slices
  • cooked rice
  • Hawaiian bread rolls

Instructions
 

Prepare the Meat

  • Cut the meat on all sides with 1/4- inch-deep slits about 1 inch apart.
  • Rub the meat on all sides with the Kalua spice blend.

Cooking Option 1 - In the Oven

  • Preheat the OVEN to 270°F.
  • Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. If using chicken without skin, add 2 tbsp oil.
  • Place the meat in the center. Add 1/4 cup of water. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Roast the chicken for about 2 hours or the pork for 4-5 hours until it is tender and easily shreds with a fork. If using pork, check every hour and add some water if necessary.

Cooking Option 2 - In the Slow Cooker

  • Place the meat with 1/4 cup of water into the cooker. Cover with the lid.
  • Cook on low for 4-10 hours or until the meat is tender and shreds easily.

Shred the Meat

  • Once cooked, remove the meat. Shred the meat into smaller pieces by hand or with two forks.

Serve

  • Serve Kalua with your choice of traditional Hawaiian sides. Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Substitute meat with 2 lb salmon filet and rub the fish with a thin layer of the spice blend. Bake for about 1 hour.
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Canadian Tourtière

Canadian Tourtière

Canadian
Tourtière

Juicy Filling

Tourtière is a beloved tradition in Canadian culture. What distinguishes it is its juicy filling, achieved by not browning the ground meat and onions, but rather simmering them in a small amount of oil and water. The addition of cooked potatoes serves to bind the filling.

Variations

We recommend enhancing the flavor by incorporating additional vegetables. For example, celery and carrots can provide a delightful textural contrast. If you’d like to put a twist on this classic dish, consider to substitute the potatoes with sweet potatoes or parsnips, both of which introduce a touch of sweetness to the mix.

Spice Blend

Traditional spices can vary significantly, often centered around the flavors of black pepper and cinnamon, enhanced by the inclusion of nutmeg, cloves, and an assortment of herbs. Our blend includes:

Cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, black pepper, cloves, marjoram, thyme

Canadian Tourtière

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Canadian Tourtière

Canadian Tourtière

SpiceBreeze
Tourtière is a traditional Canadian meat pie, highly popular in Quebec and often relished during the holiday season, particularly on Christmas Eve. This dish boasts numerous regional variations, and many families have their closely guarded secret recipes. You can savor its simple instructions with our customized spice blend and explore a multitude of variation in this online recipe.
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb ground meat [1]

Fresh Produce

  • 1 russet potato (about 1/2 lb), quartered [2]
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery (optional) [3] finely chopped
  • 2-4 tbsp fresh parsley (optional) chopped

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 2 tbsp oil or lard
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 sheets pastry dough (from frozen) [4]

Tourtière Culinary Spice Kit

  • Cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, black pepper, cloves, marjoram, thyme

Suggested Sides

  • Fruit chutney [5] or ketchup
  • Cooked or roasted vegetables (zucchini, Brussels sprouts, cole, or root vegetables) or mashed peas
  • Salad: corn, mixed beans, or beetroot

Instructions
 

Potatoes

  • Boil the potatoes, drain well, and mash them [2].

Filling

  • In a large PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over low to medium heat.
  • Add onions and optional celery [3].
    Cook until soft but not brown.
  • Add meat and Tourtière spices. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
    Stir to crumble the meat as it cooks.
    Add 1/8 cup of water [6] to prevent the meat from browning.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to low.
    Cook about 10 minutes until the meat is done. Stir occasionally and add a bit of water if necessary.
    The filling should be moist but not watery.
  • Then, add the potatoes and optionally, parsley. Mix well.

Assembly

  • Line a 9-inch greased PIE DISH with one pastry sheet.
  • Spread the filling on top.
  • Place the other pastry sheet over the filling, and seal and crimp the edges of the pie.
  • Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow the steam to escape.
  • Cover the edges with small strips of ALUMINUM FOIL to prevent it from burning.

Bake

  • Preheat the OVEN to 450°F. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce temperature to 350ºF.
    Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the crust turns golden.

Serve

  • Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
    Serve it with your preferred sides.
    Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Beef, or pork, or veal, or mixed.
Vegetarian: 1 cup cooked black lentils and 8 oz chopped mushrooms.
[2] Optionally:
  • Peel the potatoes.
  • Cut the potatoes into bite-sized cubes and skip the mashing.
[3] Recommended, but optionally: add the celery, 2 cloves garlic (chopped), and/or 1 cup of other small cut vegetables.
[4] Thaw it according to package instructions.
[5] Recipe here.
[6] Variation: Substitute with dark beer or dry white wine.
 
Marceline Reid-Jaques
Marceline Reid-Jaques
2022-12-14
Karen Jones
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2022-12-05
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ann davis
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2022-05-22
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Canadian Tourtière

Canadian Tourtière

SpiceBreeze
Tourtière is a traditional Canadian meat pie, highly popular in Quebec and often relished during the holiday season, particularly on Christmas Eve. This dish boasts numerous regional variations, and many families have their closely guarded secret recipes. You can savor its simple instructions with our customized spice blend and explore a multitude of variation in this online recipe.
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb ground meat [1]

Fresh Produce

  • 1 russet potato (about 1/2 lb), quartered [2]
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery (optional) [3] finely chopped
  • 2-4 tbsp fresh parsley (optional) chopped

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 2 tbsp oil or lard
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 sheets pastry dough (from frozen) [4]

Tourtière Culinary Spice Kit

  • Cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, black pepper, cloves, marjoram, thyme

Suggested Sides

  • Fruit chutney [5] or ketchup
  • Cooked or roasted vegetables (zucchini, Brussels sprouts, cole, or root vegetables) or mashed peas
  • Salad: corn, mixed beans, or beetroot

Instructions
 

Potatoes

  • Boil the potatoes, drain well, and mash them [2].

Filling

  • In a large PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over low to medium heat.
  • Add onions and optional celery [3].
    Cook until soft but not brown.
  • Add meat and Tourtière spices. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
    Stir to crumble the meat as it cooks.
    Add 1/8 cup of water [6] to prevent the meat from browning.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to low.
    Cook about 10 minutes until the meat is done. Stir occasionally and add a bit of water if necessary.
    The filling should be moist but not watery.
  • Then, add the potatoes and optionally, parsley. Mix well.

Assembly

  • Line a 9-inch greased PIE DISH with one pastry sheet.
  • Spread the filling on top.
  • Place the other pastry sheet over the filling, and seal and crimp the edges of the pie.
  • Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow the steam to escape.
  • Cover the edges with small strips of ALUMINUM FOIL to prevent it from burning.

Bake

  • Preheat the OVEN to 450°F. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce temperature to 350ºF.
    Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the crust turns golden.

Serve

  • Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
    Serve it with your preferred sides.
    Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Beef, or pork, or veal, or mixed.
Vegetarian: 1 cup cooked black lentils and 8 oz chopped mushrooms.
[2] Optionally:
  • Peel the potatoes.
  • Cut the potatoes into bite-sized cubes and skip the mashing.
[3] Recommended, but optionally: add the celery, 2 cloves garlic (chopped), and/or 1 cup of other small cut vegetables.
[4] Thaw it according to package instructions.
[5] Recipe here.
[6] Variation: Substitute with dark beer or dry white wine.
 
Marceline Reid-Jaques
Marceline Reid-Jaques
2022-12-14
Karen Jones
Karen Jones
2022-12-05
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ann davis
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2022-11-29
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Cajun Blackened Fish

Cajun Blackened Fish

Cajun Blackened Fish

Cajun Blackened Fish

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Our new Cajun blend is tailored to prepare a blackened fish or poultry. Blackening seals the juice in the fish or meat in the seasoning crust. Use an outside grill to avoid a kitchen filled with smoke. However, blackening is not required to make a delicious dinner with this Cajun blend. Traditional frying works great as well.
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb fish filet salmon, halibut, sea bass, catfish, or haddock

Fresh Produce

  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon quartered

Dairy

  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
  • butter

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • olive oil
  • vegetable oil
  • salt & pepper

Blackened Culinary Spice Kit

  • Paprika, garlic, yellow mustard, onions, black peppercorns, oregano, cumin, cayenne, thyme, bay leaves, celery seeds

Suggested Sides

  • ▪ green asparagus or endives steamed
  • ▪ coleslaw or green lettuce salad
  • ▪ pearl couscous, orzo pasta, or rice
  • ▪ sweet potatoes cooked or baked

Instructions
 

Asparagus

  • In a POT, heat  1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add 1 tbsp butter, garlic, and asparagus.
  • Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes. Flip the asparagus occasionally.
  • Scoop the asparagus out and keep it warm.

Sauce

  • In the same POT, careful of splatters, add 1 cup of water, parmesan, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Mix well and bring to a boil.
  • Turn off. Keep warm.

Fish

  • Season fish with Blackened spices and salt to taste.
  • In a PAN, heat 1 tsp vegetable oil (not olive oil!) to smoking hot.
  • Stir in 2 tbsp of butter. Add fish.
  • Flip the fish when one side is blackened.
  • Lower the heat if the fish needs more time to cook through.
  • Serve the fish with lemon, asparagus with sauce, and your selected additional side/s.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

▪ Alternatively, fry the fish over medium heat.
▪ Substitute the fish with chicken breast pounded down to 0.5-inch thickness.
Marceline Reid-Jaques
Marceline Reid-Jaques
2022-12-14
Karen Jones
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2022-12-05
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ann davis
ann davis
2022-11-29
My daughter gave me a subscription as a Christmas present while our families were quarantining together. It was so much fun! It introduced us to several cuisines that were totally new to us. The recipes were easy to follow and the spices were transformative - fresh and pungent and delicious.
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Global Black Bean Burger

Global Black Bean Burger

Black Bean Burger

Global Black Bean Burger

Just a normal burger with beans instead of meat and a bunch of interesting toppings and dressings.

Black Bean Burger Culinary Spice Blend:
Sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, onion, chipotle chili, porcini mushroom, cumin, smoked paprika, green bell pepper, yellow mustard
Indispensable Ingredients
  • 1 -2 can black beans (substitute options: pinto beans or kidney beans)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup almond flour or bread crumbs
Suggested Standard Toppings
  • 1 onion, sliced into rings
  • tomatoes, sliced
  • lettuce leaves
Optional Specials
  • roasted red bell pepper
  • fried portabella mushrooms
  • baked or fried (sweet) potatoes
  • special dressings:
    horseradish mayo, sweet-chili-mayo, chili-ketchup

Select Your Recipe - All Versions or just the Easiest 'The Breeze Way'

FAQ

  • Our black bean burger spice blend includes sun-dried tomatoes, chipotle, porcini mushrooms.
  • We love canned beans as a quick pantry resource for “rainy days”.
  • Mix up the beans to get a different burger each time.
  • Baked bell pepper and fried portabella mushrooms are not the usual burger toppings yet turn out to add an abundance of flavor.
  • Any of the dressings takes the burger to the next level.

There is not much of preparation to do, when you go with our ‘The Breeze Way’ version. For the other versions, we suggest that you bake the bell pepper beforehand when you are in the kitchen but don’t use the oven.

The Breeze Way:
  • The toppings are substituted by frozen and jarred products.
  • Toppings and dressings are limited. You can still look at the ‘All Versions’ recipe for more.

If for any reason, your burger patties don’t hold the form or fall apart during frying, you won’t loose any of the flavor. Just fry them in the biggest chunks possible. To serve, you can wrap them into a lettuce leave that you place on the bun.

If your patties turn out dry, they will get enough moisture from the toppings and dressing.

For any other questions, please send us an email [click on icon on the top left] or contact our support team [click on icon on the bottom right].

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Almond Pie Crust (gluten free)

Almond Pie Crust (gluten free)

pie crust

Try this easy to bake gluten free almond pie crust recipe for savory or sweet pies. You don't need a rolling pin or mixer. It tastes so much better than prepackaged pies.

Ingredients

Dough Step 1

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar (only for sweet recipes, see notes)

Dough Step 2

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter

Fruit Pie Filling

  • 4 cups fresh fruits
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup of sugar

Instructions

Prepare

  1. Preheat the OVEN to 350°F.
  2. Make sure the coconut oil or butter is firm and cut into thin slices.
  3. Grease the 9-inch PIE DISH.

Dough

  1. In a large BOWL, add flour, baking powder, and salt. Optionally, add sugar for a sweet pie crust. Mix well.
  2. Add the egg and the coconut oil or butter. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Knead quickly until the dough is a smooth ball.

Prepare the Pie Crust

  1. In the center of the PIE DISH, press the dough ball into a flat patty. Then press the dough evenly from the center all the way up the sides.
  2. Cover the top of the sides with a small strip of ALUMINUM FOIL to prevent it from burning.

    pie crust protection
  3. With a FORK, prick the dough several times.

Bake

  1. Bake the pie for 8-12 minutes.
  2. Let it cool.

Recipe for Fruit Pie Filling

  1. In a small BOWL, add 3/4 cup of water. Stir in 3 tbsp cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. In a small POT, mash 2 cups of fresh fruits. Add 1 cup of sugar.
  3. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Gradually, stir in the cornstarch slurry.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes until it thickened, stirring constantly.
  5. Place 2 cups of fresh fruits on the pie crust. Pour cooked fruits evenly on top.
  6. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Recipes for the Savory Pie Filling

French Quiche Lorraine

Canadian Tourtière

Marceline Reid-Jaques
Marceline Reid-Jaques
2022-12-14
Karen Jones
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2022-12-05
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My daughter gave me a subscription as a Christmas present while our families were quarantining together. It was so much fun! It introduced us to several cuisines that were totally new to us. The recipes were easy to follow and the spices were transformative - fresh and pungent and delicious.
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Almond Pie Crust (gluten free)

pie crust

Try this easy to bake gluten free almond pie crust recipe for savory or sweet pies. You don't need a rolling pin or mixer. It tastes so much better than prepackaged pies.

Ingredients

Dough Step 1

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar (only for sweet recipes, see notes)

Dough Step 2

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter

Fruit Pie Filling

  • 4 cups fresh fruits
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup of sugar

Instructions

Prepare

  1. Preheat the OVEN to 350°F.
  2. Make sure the coconut oil or butter is firm and cut into thin slices.
  3. Grease the 9-inch PIE DISH.

Dough

  1. In a large BOWL, add flour, baking powder, and salt. Optionally, add sugar for a sweet pie crust. Mix well.
  2. Add the egg and the coconut oil or butter. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Knead quickly until the dough is a smooth ball.

Prepare the Pie Crust

  1. In the center of the PIE DISH, press the dough ball into a flat patty. Then press the dough evenly from the center all the way up the sides.
  2. Cover the top of the sides with a small strip of ALUMINUM FOIL to prevent it from burning.

    pie crust protection
  3. With a FORK, prick the dough several times.

Bake

  1. Bake the pie for 8-12 minutes.
  2. Let it cool.

Recipe for Fruit Pie Filling

  1. In a small BOWL, add 3/4 cup of water. Stir in 3 tbsp cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. In a small POT, mash 2 cups of fresh fruits. Add 1 cup of sugar.
  3. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Gradually, stir in the cornstarch slurry.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes until it thickened, stirring constantly.
  5. Place 2 cups of fresh fruits on the pie crust. Pour cooked fruits evenly on top.
  6. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Recipes for the Savory Pie Filling

French Quiche Lorraine

Canadian Tourtière

American Espresso BBQ

American Espresso BBQ

American Espresso BBQ

American Espresso BBQ

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Coffee blends are widely popular. The trend for the dark beans didn't stop at the coffee shop. Creamy espresso beans mixed with mild ancho chilies add unexpected flavor dimensions to grilled meat. Or give it a try on grilled vegetables. Our blend is made with high-quality Italian espresso for an aromatic flavor without bitterness.
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ribeye or sirloin beef steak about 1-2 inches thick
  • 1 lb sweet potato fries (frozen) baked
  • 1 lb vegetable mix roughly cut (onions, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
  • 1-2 tbsp vinegar recommended: balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • salt recommended: smoked
  • oil

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Ancho chili pepper, onions, espresso beans, black mustard, cinnamon, cumin, chipotle pepper

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • Dry the steaks with a paper towel and season with salt to taste.
  • Recommended: Return the steaks to the fridge for 1-2 hours.
  • Let the steaks rest on a PLATE for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Cook

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a PAN* over high heat.
  • Cook steaks 2 minutes per side until browned.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add butter.
  • Cook steaks 1-2 minutes to your desired doneness while basting with butter.
  • Transfer the steaks to a PLATE, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.

Vegetables

  • In the same PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Fry onions until translucent, zucchini until soft, and tomatoes until the peel starts to separate.
  • In a BOWL, mix vegetables with vinegar and salt to taste.

Serve

  • Serve steaks with vegetables and baked fries.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

▪ Substitute steak with your preferred chicken pieces.
▪ Substitute meat with evenly cut grill vegetables. Season with 2 tbsp oil, and salt and Espresso spices to taste. Roast 15-30 min. in the OVEN at 400°F.
▪ Optionally, cut meat in strips before seasoning.  Stir-fry quickly to your desired doneness.
*A cast-iron or steel skillet is recommended.
 
Marceline Reid-Jaques
Marceline Reid-Jaques
2022-12-14
Karen Jones
Karen Jones
2022-12-05
Wonderful, flavorful meals using readily available ingredients!
ann davis
ann davis
2022-11-29
My daughter gave me a subscription as a Christmas present while our families were quarantining together. It was so much fun! It introduced us to several cuisines that were totally new to us. The recipes were easy to follow and the spices were transformative - fresh and pungent and delicious.
Jessica Brown
Jessica Brown
2022-05-22
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